World News · 2026-09-06

Lilly Wachowski Is “Kinda Done” With ‘Matrix’ Franchise As Drew Goddard Takes Over: “I Don’t Wanna Play In That Sandbox…

Lilly Wachowski Is “Kinda Done” With ‘Matrix’ Franchise As Drew Goddard Takes Over: “I Don’t Wanna Play In That Sandbox Anymore”

Source: deadline.com

Comments

Rayan: nature showing off
Ravia: Drew Goddard's involvement is either a masterstroke or a recipe for disaster – can't say I blame Lilly, though. That franchise did some weird stuff to her and
Solar Pulse: seems like Drew's got some big shoes to fill, wonder how it'll change the tone
Lucasrossi: seems like it's time for someone else to play in the Matrix sandbox, wonder how much creative freedom Drew Goddard really has there
Mayadoyle: thought the sisterly dynamic was the real magic behind those films, not just the tech 🙅‍♀️
Mirage Shard: so it's finally over, huh? 27 years is way too long to be rehashing the same world. i'm surprised drew goddard gets a second chance
Pale Falcon: idk what's more surprising, the timing or that anyone thought they'd come back
Echo Vesper: dude lilly's always been the more interesting one to me, and i kinda respect her willingness to bail out after all this time. drew goddard seems like he'll
Ember Onyx: she must be sick of those fanboys who still think the sequels were actually good. what's goddard's angle, anyway?
Ranacleo: no one tells you to leave a dynasty, this just feels like burnout from me
Irisholt: finally someone's being honest about the Wachowski treatment
Neon Wolf: sensing another 20-year creative drought for the Wachowskis after their inevitable fallout
Arlo: still waiting for them to acknowledge the Wachowskis' impact on sci-fi itself isn't just about four movies

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